Pro circuit
noun - Pro circuit refers to a series of professional marathon swimming competitions where professional marathon swimmers compete for prize money.
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Contemporary Pro Circuits
The contemporary pro circuit includes the FINA UltraMarathon Swim Series (formerly, the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix) and the FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series (formerly the FINA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup). Previously held pro circuits include races sanctioned or organized by the World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation and the International Marathon Swimming Association.
Usage
The professional marathon swimmers gathered in Rosario, Argentina for the start of this year's pro circuit.
FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix Circuit
The FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuit consists of races including:
- Rosario (Argentina), locally called Maratón Acuática Internactional Ciudad de Rosario
- Santa Fe-Coronda (Argentina), locally called Maratón Acuática Internacional Santa Fe - Coronda
- Viedma (Argentina), locally called La Patagones Viedma
- Hernandarias-Paraná (Argentina), locally called Maratón Hernandarias-Paraná
- Sumidero Canyon (Mexico)
- Capri-Napoli (Italy), locally called Maratona del Golfo Capri-Napoli
- Lac St-Jean (Canada), locally called Traversée Internationale du lac St-Jean
- Lac Memphrémagog (Canada), locally called Traversée Internationale du lac Memphrémagog
- Šabac (Serbia), locally called Šabac Swim Marathon
- Ohrid Lake (Macedonia), locally called Ohrid Lake Swim Marathon
- Jabelah (Syria – cancelled in 2011, 2012 and 2013)
FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup Circuit
The 2013 FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuit consists of races including:
27 January 2013 - Santos (Brazil) 10km World Cup (Maratona Aquática Internacional de Santos - Unisanta)
2 February 2013 - Patagones-Viedma (Argentina) 10km World Cup (La Patagones Viedma)
1 March 2013 - Eliat, Israel 10km World Cup
13 April 2013 - Cozumel, Mexico 10km World Cup
25 July 2013 - Lac St-Jean, Canada 10km World Cup Traversee international du Lac St-Jean
11 August 2013 - Lac Mégantic, Canada 10km World Cup Traversee international du Lac Mégantic
6 October 2013 - Hong Kong 10km World Cup
13 October 2013 - Shantou, China 10km World Cup
2013 Traversée Internationale du Lac Memphrémagog
External links
- Chad Hundeby Passes Away. A Hero Will Be Missed
- James Kegley Describes His Journey On WOWSA Live
- FINA website
- Marathon Swimming
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- The Value Of Safety And Preparedness In The Open Water
- Swimming On The Professional Marathon Swimming Circuit - part 1
- Swimming On The Professional Marathon Swimming Circuit - part 2
- Swimming On The Professional Marathon Swimming Circuit - part 3
- What Open Water Stars Will Romain In Cozumel?
- Cozumel In 2013 Will Be A Prelude To Rio In 2016
- It Will Be A Match Of Brains And Brawn In Cozumel
- Olga Kozydub Shines Between Two Stars
- Martina Grimaldi Edges Eva Fabrian To Win In Cozumel
- Daniel Fogg Clears Things Up With Victory In Cozumel
- Crossing Cultures And Channels To Improve Your Memory
- An Exercise In Open Water Swimming Democracy
- What Do Pro Swimmers Do At A Pro Race?
- Open Water Swimming
- Daily News of Open Water Swimming
- Catherine Vogt, A Unique Blend Of Coaching Excellence
- The Mission Of Mohamed Marouf
- Thomas Lurz Close To Wrapping Up Second FINA Title
- James Kegley's Life And Wife
- World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation
- What Should A Museum Of Open Water Swimming Offer?
